NAMI In Our Own Voice presentations change attitudes, assumptions, and ideas about people with mental health conditions. These free, 40, 60, or 90-minute presentations provide a personal perspective of mental health conditions as leaders with lived experience talk openly about what it's like to have a mental health conditions  

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  • An opportunity to hear open and honest perspectives on a highly misunderstood topic

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  • A chance to ask leaders questions, allowing for a deeper understanding of mental health conditions and dispelling of stereotypes and misconceptions

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  • The understanding that people with mental health conditions have lives enriched by hopes, dreams and goals

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  • Information on how to learn more about mental health and get involved with the mental health community

What people have to say

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“Amazing presentation with amazing presenters! You 100% erased any stigma I used to associate with mental illness.” 

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-- Audience Member 

Schedule a presentation  

If you would like to host or attend a

NAMI In Our Own Voice presentation:

Email us: info@namigainesville.org

Or phone us: (352)-335-7770

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In Our Own Voice has been presented to civic organizations, churches, community organizations, and in professional development groups.

 

 

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What you need to know about mental health. 

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  • One in five adults experience mental health conditions each year. That equals about 43.8 million adults in the U.S. 

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  • Mental health conditions are NOT caused by personal weakness, lack of character or poor upbringing.

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  • They ARE medical conditions that can impact a person’s thinking, feeling or mood and may affect his or her ability to relate to others and function on a daily basis. Genetics, the structure of the brain, environment and lifestyle can all impact mental health.

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  • Find out the warning signs of mental illness and find support. 

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